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Getting to your gear shouldn’t mean unloading your bikes. The Sherpa 2.0 solves that with a spring-loaded foot lever that tilts the rack down even when fully loaded. Both hands stay free so you can lower it in a controlled way, grab what you need, and get rolling again. When you’re done, the same lever folds the rack up neatly for compact storage.
Hauling bikes shouldn’t feel like hauling weights. The Sherpa 2.0’s aluminum body keeps total rack weight down to just 32 lbs, yet it securely carries 2 bikes up to 40 lbs each. The gray metallic powder coat resists rust, and the design includes a built-in 3-1/2" rise in the shank for added ground clearance. It’s a sturdy, easy-to-handle setup for everyday rides or weekend trips.
Your carbon or custom-painted frames stay untouched. The Sherpa’s rotating arms use ratcheting hooks that grab bikes by the front wheel only, keeping the frame completely clear. Folding front-wheel cradles and pivoting rear-wheel trays adapt to different wheelbases, while hook-and-loop straps lock each wheel in place for a snug fit. It fits 25"–29" wheels, or 20"–24" with an adapter (sold separately), and tires up to 3.0" wide.
The hand-tightening cam system takes seconds to secure the rack—no tools needed. Turn the front knob until snug and an internal wedge expands to remove play inside the hitch. For extra stability, a locking hitch pin with an integrated Allen tool lets you fine-tune the fit. The result is a quiet ride without the wobble or rattle that can wear on long drives.
The Sherpa 2.0 keeps both bikes and rack secure with included keyed-alike locks. A 6' long, 1/4" diameter cable threads through your frames and locks directly into the outer tray. The hitch lock secures the rack itself. One key handles both, so you can lock up fast and hit the trail without worrying about leaving your setup unattended.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Luis V.
9/15/2020
A year in I am super happy with the Sherpa 2.0 bike rack. It is easy to load and secure to the hitch receiver and super easy to load and secure two bikes on it. Folding and unfolding the rack to allow openingclosing of the rear gate on the RDX is also a breeze and the fact you can tilt the rack with the bikes on it to allow access to the cargo area is just fantastic. I highly recommend this bike rack, it is the very best Ive owned.
Kim T.
8/16/2022
My Kuat is still perfect for me. I ride in a very large club and often get inquiries on the rack. I purchased and installed a hitch for our hybridelectric car so LI can use it to save gas.
James
3/1/2021
The rack is still working great. Highly recommended.
Dale
6/28/2022
One year later: all the positives are still positive. No negatives. This is a great rack. Its really doing the job for us.
Michael
4/16/2024
The Kuat Sherpa continues to perform flawlessly. I’m always amazed how quick and easy it is to attach the rack to the receiver and load a couple of bikes, and there are no signs of wear or deterioration.
Wesley
3/4/2023
Still loving it. Even convinced two of my friends to buy one.
Heather A.
3/8/2023
Bob & Melanie
9/13/2021
Holds bikes securely and looks great!
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Chester
2/23/2025
Its been a year since I purchased the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 platform bike rack, and I still feel the same way about it when I wrote the original review. I havent been a heavy user to this point, so I dont have evidence of long-term reliability, but I think it will continue to serve me well. I did take the rack, loaded with my hybrid bike, for a 1,000-mile trip and had no issues with it. I confess to looking in my review mirror frequently to assure myself that the bike was still there : Its great knowing that if an opportunity arises for a bike ride that I cant comfortably pedal to arrives, all I have to do is quickly install the rack on my car, load my bike, and away I go!!